Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Job Summary:
Westat has an immediate opening for a Research Analyst with research experience to join the Public Health and Epidemiology Practice. Qualified individuals may work on a variety of projects and need to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position is based in Rockville, Maryland and is eligible for a remote work arrangement (must be U.S. based).

Job Responsibilities:

• Support mixed methods data collection activities, including recruitment, designing surveys, conducting interviews, focus groups, and data cleaning.
• Conduct and summarize literature reviews.
• Provide administrative support as needed (updating presentations, coordinating/scheduling meetings, note taking, etc.).
• Assist in developing project materials and documentation.
• Perform data management and manipulation using MS Excel spreadsheets.
• Conduct quality control checks on data and reports.
• Assist in the analysis of qualitative data using NVivo.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with consumer panel vendors.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, with a minimum of 2 years’ of previous research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Background/knowledge about survey design
• Qualitative, mixed methods research experience
• Experience conducting qualitative interviews (cognitive, in-depth, focus groups, usability)

Other Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated communication skills and writing skills
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients
• Organization skills, including time management ability
• Detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across projects

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave (12 days per year)
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays plus 2 floating holidays)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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